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GOLDEN HOOK FISH, CHICKEN

5215 W CHICAGO AVE BLDG E2 · Chicago, IL 60651

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for GOLDEN HOOK FISH, CHICKEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2625559

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOOK FISH, CHICKEN · 5215 W CHICAGO AVE BLDG E2

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT BEING USED AS A PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. THE SIDES OF, THE WHEELS, AND THE SHELVES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NED OF DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE TOILET ROOM, NEAR THE FRYER OIL RECYCLING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR, AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11: OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 10/10/2025, REPORT #2625219. SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED UNDER PILES ON PAPER AND NOT ABLE TO BE SEEN. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2320800

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOOK FISH, CHICKEN · 5215 W CHICAGO AVE BLDG E2

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR SCATTERED BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER, 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE MANAGERS DESK IN HIS OFFICE, ALSO 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVING, STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK AND REAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, DEBRIS AND SPILLS THROUGH OUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND DIRTY WALL THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAIR. ALSO MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND HOLES INTO THE WALL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1956097

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOOK FISH, CHICKEN · 5215 W CHICAGO AVE BLDG E2

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED GASKETS WORN AWAY ON DOORS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR DOOR GASKETS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS SPLASHED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMEMT TO CLEAN WALLS. NOTED CEILING PANEL MISSING ADJACENT TO FRONT DOOR LEADING INTO KITCHEN AND NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING OVER FOOD PREP AREA (HOT LINE AREA).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMET TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DRAIN FROM H.A.V.C UNIT DRAINING INTO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY BREAK H.A.V.C DRAIN LINE INTO A CITY SEWER LINE. NOTED HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS AT HOT LINE GREASY.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS AN MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A CLIP OR IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1982557

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOOK FISH, CHICKEN · 5215 W CHICAGO AVE BLDG E2

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS TO CLEAN THE FAN COVERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DBERIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BEHIND PREP STATION NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD(SAUCE) SPLATTER. ALSO CLEAN VENT COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1948559

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOOK FISH, CHICKEN · 5215 W CHICAGO AVE BLDG E2

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED RAW GROUND BEEF AND BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE SITTING IN A PAN ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,THE GROUND BEEF WAS FOUND AT 72.0F,TOTAL WEIGHT 10LBS,TOTAL COST,$30.00,BEEF WAS FOUND AT 55.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 10LBS,TOTAL COST $50.00,ALL FOPUND ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION TOTAL WEIGHT 20LBS AND TOTAL COST $80.00 ,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HJAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN ,FISH AND ITALIAN BEEF SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS AT PREP AREA

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1464812

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOOK FISH, CHICKEN · 5215 W CHICAGO AVE BLDG E2

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1464798

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOOK FISH, CHICKEN · 5215 W CHICAGO AVE BLDG E2

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. (WOOD, BOXES, GARBAGE, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND SINKS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN ALL SINKS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1385548

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOOK FISH, CHICKEN · 5215 W CHICAGO AVE BLDG E2

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS,REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,PREP COOLER,GRILL TABLE,CUTTING BOARDS,POTATO PEELER,DEAD INSECTS FROM WINDOW SILLS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL MISSING WALL BASES,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.HOLE IN WALL & DAMAGED WALL OUTLET IN TOILET ROOM .MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP & LOBBY AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS IN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK,MISSING SINK STOPPERS,NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: nspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COLESLAW COOLER

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1385538

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOOK FISH, CHICKEN · 5215 W CHICAGO AVE BLDG E2

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER/CASHIER.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINGING REGISTER AND HANDLE THE MONEY WENT TO PREP AREA PUT ON GLOVES AND PUT BREAD ON GRILL THEN REMOVED GLOVE AND PICKED UP CELL PHONE AND MADE PHONE CALL AND PUT GLOVE BACK ON AND CONTINUED TO PREPARE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING/PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED HAND SINK DRAIN PIPE DISCONNECTED FROM SINK AND WATER LEAKING HEAVILY ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT SAME.ALSO GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF SINK AND NO SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK AND PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL7-38-030).

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,PIZZA PUFFS,FISH,ETC.MUST BE ON DUTY AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.ALLEGED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:15 A.M. STILL NO CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON DUTY.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 6/16/14 REPORT #1385401.MUST PROVIDE AND POST AT ALL TIMES .A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS,REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,PREP COOLER,GRILL TABLE,CUTTING BOARDS,POTATO PEELER,DEAD INSECTS FROM WINDOW SILLS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL MISSING WALL BASES,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.HOLE IN WALL & DAMAGED WALL OUTLET IN TOILET ROOM .MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP & LOBBY AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS IN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK,MISSING SINK STOPPERS,NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COLESLAW COOLER

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1385401

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOOK FISH, CHICKEN · 5215 W CHICAGO AVE BLDG E2

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF PRECOOKED CHICKEN IN 2- LARGE BUSS PANS ON PREP TABLE RANGING FROM 70.1F,71.1F & 73.5F,NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY OWNER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. APPX 25LBS. $60.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FISH,ETC) IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON SITE AND POST CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS,REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,PREP COOLER,GRILL TABLE,CUTTING BOARDS,POTATO PEELER,DEAD INSECTS FROM WINDOW SILLS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL MISSING WALL BASES,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.HOLE IN WALL & DAMAGED WALL OUTLET IN TOILET ROOM .MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP & LOBBY AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS IN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK,MISSING SINK STOPPERS,NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COLESLAW COOLER.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1367207

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOOK FISH, CHICKEN · 5215 W CHICAGO AVE BLDG E2

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM THE HOOD, FILTERS FROM ALL COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, SERVICE COUNTER, AND PREP TABLES ,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS, MOP SINK BASIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENR THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE REACHIN COOLERS AND PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE FOOD TEMPS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1202794

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOOK FISH, CHICKEN · 5215 W CHICAGO AVE BLDG E2

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LABEL AND DATE THE FOOD INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK. THE TOP AT THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER GASKETS NEED REPLACEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.CLEAN THE WALLS IN LOBBY, PREP AREA AND THE AREA WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN GREASE FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS BEHIND THE COOLING EQUIPMENT.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1335700

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOOK FISH, CHICKEN · 5215 W CHICAGO AVE BLDG E2

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A HOLE IN IT AND THE WATER FROM THE SINK IS DRAINING INTO A BUCKET THAT IS SETTING ON THE FLOOR. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-030. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE PIPE SO WATER DRAINS PROPERLY.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LABEL AND DATE THE FOOD INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK. THE TOP AT THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER GASKETS NEED REPLACEMENT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM THE HOOD, FILTERS FROM ALL COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, SERVICE COUNTER, AND PREP TABLES ,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WHEEL BASES, ROLLING CARTS, EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS, MOP SINK BASIN, POTATO PEELER, FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL SINKS, GREASE DRAINING CART AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENR THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.CLEAN THE WALLS IN LOBBY, PREP AREA AND THE AREA WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN GREASE FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS BEHIND THE COOLING EQUIPMENT..

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUR PREMISES HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT. ALSO REMOVE OR REPAIR THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60651

157 of 228 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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